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Pain appraisals of adults with Low Back Pain: an eye-tracking study

Study on Pain Perception and Gaze Patterns

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18 years - 100 years
All
Phase N/A

Brief description of study.

The purpose of this study is to: 1) examine laypersons', trainees', and providers' appraisals of pain patients performing daily physical tasks, 2) examine the impact of participants' characteristics and patients' characteristics on participants' pain appraisals, and 3) examine participants' gaze patterns when viewing patient videos.

Detailed description of study

The purpose of this study is to: 1) examine laypersons', trainees', and providers' appraisals of pain patients performing daily physical tasks, 2) examine the impact of participants' characteristics and patients' characteristics on participants' pain appraisals, and 3) examine participants' gaze patterns when viewing patient videos.

Eligibility of study

You may be eligible for this study if you meet the following criteria:

  • Conditions: healthy
  • Age: 18 years - 100 years
  • Gender: All

This study investigates how different people, including laypersons, trainees, and healthcare providers, view and understand the pain of patients who are doing daily physical activities. The study aims to see how the characteristics of both the participants and the patients affect how pain is perceived.

Participants in the study will watch videos of patients performing tasks and their eye movements will be tracked to understand gaze patterns. This helps to see where they focus their attention and how it relates to their perception of the patients' pain.

  • Who can participate: Participants must be adults aged 18 and older. Key eligibility factors include being either a layperson, a trainee in healthcare, or a healthcare provider.
  • Study details: Participants will watch videos of patients doing daily tasks while their eye movements are tracked. This involves observing where participants look and how it affects their understanding of the patients' pain.
Updated on 19 Feb 2024. Study ID: 1703899456

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